Funerals and Memorial Services

The sound of a hymn such as Amazing Grace played on the Great Highland Bagpipe has become associated with funeral services for a loved one. Perhaps it is the soulful and haunting sounds that it makes or the tradition that is cariied with the music of the Pipes. Whatever the reason, many people want to have bagpipes played at a funeral service.

To assist in the preparation of your Funeral or Memorial Service planning we have provided some common requests for piping at these occasions.

• The Great Highland Bagpipe can be played outside as mourners arrive.


• Play as the family enters.


• Play as the casket is brought in.


• At any point in the service, the piper could play a special hymn, or tune. The piper could be in the same room, or off in the distance (or outside) if preferred.


• The pipes can be played as the casket is carried out of the chapel.
  Graveside


• Bagpipes can be played as the funeral procession arrives, during the graveside service, or after the service is over and friends and family are leaving.


• If the terrain permits, it is quite effective for the piper to be at a distance and out of sight, when the tune is started. Then move slowly move towards the graveside before the hymn is completed. If the piper is out of sight, then someone will need to give the cue when to begin playing.


If you would like more information regarding the available services please contact John or Robyn on 0488 267 652.

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